Basic Instrument Rating Single-Engine

Overview

BIR(A) SE training overview

A single-engine basic instrument rating course comprises of 3 modules which can be flown in single-engine aeroplane, in simulator or by combination of both training means. All modules of BIR course except the en-route training may be commenced outside but shall be completed at ProfiPilot Training. The basic instrument rating is than very flexible competency-based training course.

The Basic Instrument Rating course is followed by the BIR Skill test with EASA Instrument Rating Examiner.  The validity of the single-engine BIR is 1 year. To revalidate your BIR SE you need to comply with FCL.835.(g)(2).

Flying

The flight instruction towards EASA Basic Instrument Rating comprises the following instrument flight instruction modules flown in single-engine aeroplane. Module 1 has to be taken first and comprises of some kind of basic instrument flying. Modules 2 and 3 can be taken on your own convenience.

• Module 1 – the core flying training module of flight handling skills by sole reference to instruments;
• Module 2 – the applied flying training module of IFR departure, holding, 2D and 3D approach procedures;
• Module 3 – the applied flying training module of en-route IFR flight procedures;

Exemptions

If you are thinking to obtain BIR Single Engine and hold an ICAO PPL(A) or ICAO CPL(A) together with valid ICAO Instrument Rating you may be fully credited towards the Basic Instrument Rating training course.

One of the main requirements is you to have experience of at least 25 IFR flight hours as pilot-in-command on aeroplanes.